He says the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) is expected to hold its first virtual meeting in June.

The NCOP is expected to consider the Division of Revenue Bill which was passed by the National Assembly in March.

“As it is agreed upon by parties, the National Assembly will hold its first hybrid sitting which means both physical and virtual sitting on the 27th of May for questions to ministers.”

“Particularly those ministers that are heading departments that are central to the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The NCOP on the other hand will hold its first virtual sitting on June 2 to consider the division of revenue bill. You will remember that this bill was approved by the National Assembly in March. We are anticipating at least 47 meetings of committees of the two houses this week to take place on the virtual platforms,” explains Mothapo.